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Ministry of Finance
Recommendations of GST Council related on IT Roadmap
The 39th GST Council met under the Chairmanship of Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman here today. The meeting was also attended by Union Minister of State for Finance & Corporate Affairs Shri Anurag Thakur besides Finance Ministers of States & UTs and seniors officers of the Ministry of Finance.
In the GST Council meeting, Shri Nandan Nilekani, on behalf of Infosys, made a presentation addressing the system related issues that are being faced by the taxpayers in the GST system. He first gave the summary of the recently observed IT issues and the way forward to resolve them.
He suggested that in order to smoothen the rollout of the new return system, and to ensure a better uptake of the new return, the transition to the new return system may be made in an incremental manner. He suggested that the process may be initiated by addressing the compliance related issues first so that the problem of tax evasion and gaming of the system due to non-linking of FORM GSTR-1 and FORM GSTR-3B is addressed immediately. The journey could start with linking of the details of the statement of outward supplies in FORM GSTR-1 to the liability in FORM GSTR-3B. This would be followed by the linking of the input tax credit in FORM GSTR-3B to the details of the supplies reflected in the FORM GSTR-2A. In order to tackle evasion and preventing the gaming of the system, implementation of Aadhaar authentication and spike rules would also be initiated.
He informed the Council that to augment the capacity of the IT system to concurrently handle 3 lakh taxpayers from the present level of 1.5 lakh taxpayers, hardware procurement process has been initiated which is slightly impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The GST Council further made the following suggestions after due discussions-
- Shri Nandan Nilekani would attend the next 3 meetings of the GST Council and update the council of the status of implementation of the decisions taken by the Council and assist the Council in taking appropriate decisions on technology related issues,
- To support the timely implementation of various initiatives, the Council gave a go ahead for deployment of additional manpower  on T&M basis and assured that both on procurement of additional hardware and hiring of manpower, expeditious approvals would be given however the return filing experience of the taxpayers and removal of technical glitches needs to be carried out urgently.
Shri Nandan Nilekani assured that he would personally monitor the progress of the GSTN project and also agreed to attend the IT-GoM for the next 6 months or till such time the initiatives are implemented. The GST Council expects these initiatives to be implemented by the 31st of July, 2020.
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Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Col. Rathore calls upon athletes to develop passion and ability to win in sports.
Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports  Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore has called upon the young athletes to develop passion and ability to win in sports. Addressing the concluding session of two days National Conference on Anti Doping  here today, Col. Rathore cautioned the athletes about the negative side of doping and advised the athletes to do hard work with a passion and dedication to overcome challenges in life.The minister also advised the athletes not to be scared of defeats and challenges. Defeat makes you learn a lot in life. Right decision taken in adverse circumstances shape your destiny, he added. He said Mary kom, the Olympic bronze medalist and six time world boxing champion is an inspiration for the youth to follow. He said it is heartening that youth today is full of confidence to march ahead and there is a hunger to achieve goals in life.
Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi in a message to the conference said that Sports are a critical aspect of personality development of every individual. He said “Anti doping is a must to make sports clean and fair for all the participants and nations. Sporting bodies of various games in our country must make sportspersons increasingly aware of the ill-effects of doping. Technological innovations must be utilized to spread awareness about anti-doping.”
The conference was jointly organized by National Anti Doping Agency  and Physical Education Foundation of India under the aegis of Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
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Ministry of Defence
MoD constitutes High Level Expert Committee for a comprehensive review of NCC
Key Highlights:
- Committee to suggest measures to empower NCC cadets to contribute more effectively towards nation building
- To propose ways for gainful engagement of NCC Alumni for betterment of the organisation
- To recommend best practices of similar international youth organisations for inclusion in NCC curriculum
- Former MP Shri Baijayant Panda to be the Chairperson of the Committee; Cricketer MS Dhoni, Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra are among the members
Ministry of Defence has constituted a High Level Expert Committee, under the chairmanship of former Member of Parliament Shri Baijayant Panda, for a comprehensive review of National Cadet Corps  in order to make it more relevant in changed times. The Terms of Reference of the Committee, inter-alia, broadly provide for suggesting measures which can empower NCC cadets to contribute more effectively towards nation building and national developmental efforts in various sectors; propose measures for gainful engagement of its Alumni for betterment of the organisation as a whole and to study/recommend best practices of similar international youth organisations for inclusion in the NCC curriculum.
The members of this Committee are as under:
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Shri Baijayant Panda, former Member of Parliament
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Chairperson
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Col.  Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, Member of Parliament
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Member
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Shri Vinay Sahasrabuddhe, Member of Parliament
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Member
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Shri Anand Mahindra, Chairman, Mahindra Group
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Member
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Shri Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Cricketer
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Member
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Shri Sanjeev Sanyal, Principal Economic Advisor, Ministry of Finance
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Member
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Prof. Najma Akhtar, Vice Chancellor, Jamia Millia Islamia
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Member
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Prof. Vasudha Kamat, Former VC, SNDT Women’s University
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Member
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Shri Mukul Kanitkar, National Organizing Secretary, Bhartiya Shikshan Mandal
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Member
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Maj. Gen. Alok Raj 
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Member
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Shri Milind Kamble, Chairman, DICCI
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Member
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Shri Rituraj Sinha, MD, SIS India Limited
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Member
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Ms. Vedika Bhandarkar, Chief Operating Officer, Water.org
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Member
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Shri Anand Shah, CEO, Databook
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Member
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Shri Mayank Tewari, JS , DoD
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Member Secretary
The NCC is the largest uniformed organisation which aims at developing character, discipline, a secular outlook and ideals of selfless service amongst young citizens. It also aims to create a pool of organised, trained and motivated youth with leadership qualities in all walks of life.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Dr Mansukh Mandaviya visits Jan Aushadhi Kendra at Panjim, Goa along with delegates from G-20 countries and UNICEF
Several delegates expressed interest to implemented this scheme in their respective countries
Second meeting of G-20 Health Working Group held in Goa from 17th-19th April, 2023, is being attended by participants from the G-20 member countries, invited countries and International Organisations. During course of HWG meeting, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister for Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals and Fertilizers visited one Jan Aushadhi Kendra at Governor Pestana Road, Panjim, Goa along with G-20 delegates from Oman, Japan, Russia, Nigeria Singapore, Malaysia and delegates from UNICEF and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
The Minister interacted with the Janaushadhi Kendra owner, Ms Prabha Menon a woman entrepreneur, who shared her experience of operating the Kendra. Minister gave an overview of the program and addressed various queries of the delegates on functioning of the scheme. Number of delegates expressed interest to have the program implemented in their respective countries. The Government is working towards a model of assisting the countries from middle income and low middle income countries who have shown interest in the scheme. Recently the program’s success was showcased before a gathering of Resident Heads of Mission of more than 90 countries stationed in Delhi in cooperation with the Ministry of External Affairs. During the visit, Minister also mentioned that the Government does not view the pharmaceutical sector as a sector for generating commerce but as a sector to create global public good.
“Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana” is a popular public welfare scheme implemented by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India, which has made significant impact to the lives of common people by providing quality medicines at an affordable price, which are generally 50%-90% less costly than branded medicines.
During last 9 years, there has been 100 times growth in number of Kendras from only 80 in 2014 to more than 9,300 Kendras. The product basket has also been expanded to 1,800 medicines and 285 surgical devices. During past 9 years, total savings have been estimated at approximately more than Rs. 20,000 crores for the citizens.
Ministry of Finance
Repayment of ‘8.35% GS 2022’
The outstanding balance of ‘8.35% GS 2022’ is repayable at par on May 13, 2022. No interest will accrue thereon from the said date. In the event of a holiday being declared on repayment day by any State Government under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, the Loan/s will be repaid by the paying offices in that State on the previous working day.
As per sub-regulations 24 and 24 of Government Securities Regulations, 2007 payment of maturity, proceeds to the registered holder of Government Security held in the form of Subsidiary General Ledger or Constituent Subsidiary General Ledger account or Stock Certificate, shall be made by a pay order incorporating the relevant particulars of his bank account or by credit to the account of the holder in any bank having facility of receipt of funds through electronic means. For the purpose of making payment in respect of the securities, the original subscriber or the subsequent holders of such Government Securities, shall submit the relevant particulars of their bank account well in advance. However, in the absence of relevant particulars of bank account/mandate for receipt of funds through electronic means, to facilitate repayment of the Loan on the due date, holders may tender the securities, duly discharged, at the Public Debt Offices, Treasuries/Sub-Treasuries and branches of State Bank of India  20 days in advance of the due date for repayment.
Full details of the procedure for receiving the discharge value may be obtained from any of the aforesaid paying offices.
Special Service and Features
Union Minister of State L Murugan interacts with participants in Silambam competition
Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting and Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying Dr. L. Murugan was the chief guest in the state level Silambam competition organised at Ramapuram in Chennai today.
The event was organised by the World Silambam Sports Association as part of the birth anniversary celebrations of Bharat Ratna Dr M. G. Ramachandran.
Murugan interacted with the participants and took selfies with them.
More than 1,400 contestants from across Tamilnadu took part in the competition.
Before this, the Minister listened to the Prime Minister's 'Mann Ki Baat' radio program at an event organised at West Saidapet in Chennai.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Day 353 – Next Phase of COVID-19 Vaccination commences
Nearly 40 lakhs COVID-19 Vaccine Doses administered between 15-18 age group
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 146.61 crore
More than 90 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
The countrywide vaccination drive was rolled out on 16th Jan 2021 and vaccination of the all eligible population above 18 years of age started from 1st May 2021. The next phase of COVID-19 vaccination has commenced from today for adolescents in the age group of 15-18 years.
In a tweet, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi congratulated the youth who got vaccinated today and their parents. He also urged more youngsters to get vaccinated in the coming days.
Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya also congratulated the country on administering nearly 40 lakhs COVID-19 Vaccine Doses between 15-18 age group on the 1st day of vaccination drive for adolescents.
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 146.61 Crore  today. More than 90 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10388144
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2nd Dose
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9720868
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18386202
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2nd Dose
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16915931
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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3955930
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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502914965
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2nd Dose
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338613321
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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195040377
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2nd Dose
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152367386
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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121699275
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2nd Dose
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96134223
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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852384893
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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613751729
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Total
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1466136622
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 3rd January, 2021 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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73
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2nd Dose
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2460
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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282
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2nd Dose
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5876
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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3955930
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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1867031
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2nd Dose
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2106995
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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140507
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2nd Dose
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596921
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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77007
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2nd Dose
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294555
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1st Dose Administered in Total
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6040830
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2nd Dose Administered in Total
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3006807
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Total
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9047637
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
President's Secretariat
President of India’s Message on the eve of Union Day of Tanzania
The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings and felicitations to the Government and people of the United Republic of Tanzania on the eve of their Union Day .
In a message to His Excellency Dr. John Pombe Joseph Magufuli, the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, the President has said, “On behalf of the Government and the people of India, I would like to extend to Your Excellency and to the people of Tanzania, warm greetings and felicitations on the occasion of the Union Day of the United Republic of Tanzania.
India and Tanzania have a tradition of friendly and cooperative relations, which have been strengthened and expanded over the years. We would like to underline our commitment to the strengthening of these multi-faceted relations in the years to come.
Please accept, Excellency, my best wishes for your good health and for the progress and prosperity of the friendly people of Tanzania”.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
APEDA signs MoUs with NSIC for harnessing the exports potentials of MSMEs
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority  yesterday on 17-03-2021 signed memorandum of understanding  with National Small Industries Corporation Ltd  for ensuring cooperation in range of areas focussing on harnessing exports potential of agricultural and processed food products manufactured by Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises .
According to the MoU, the key areas of cooperation include facilitating APEDA registered members getting assistance under all the NSCI schemes. The MoU also envisages ensuring sustainability and growth of MSMEs by addressing issues such as technology, skill, quality products and market access.
The collaborations between APEDA, which functions under Ministry of Commerce and NSIC, which operates under Ministry of Micro Small & Medium Enterprise, also support promotion of green & sustainable manufacturing technology for the MSME clusters so as to enable units to switch to sustainable and green production processes and products.
APEDA and NSIC will also facilitate participation of MSMEs in fairs of international level including B2B & B2C fairs to be organized in India and abroad and also to mutually cooperate in international business development & promotions.
The MoU also entails providing assistance available under schemes of Government of India towards capacity building of MSME enterprises for their social & environmental compliances and skilling as per international standards. Both the organisations would organize awareness programs about schemes of MSME Ministry, and schemes implemented by NSIC.
APEDA and NSIC have also agreed to facilitate providing of assistance available under schemes of Government of India towards capacity building of MSME enterprises for their social & environmental compliances and skilling as per international standards.
The MoU was signed by Dr. Sudhanshu, Secretary APEDA and Mr. P Udayakumar, Director , NSIC. The MoU was signed for utilising both the organisations’ expertise by mutually working together to synergize the activities in the interest of agriculture and allied sectors for bringing better value to the stakeholders.
APEDA has been focusing on collaborative approach to bring synergy with number of organisations and institutions having inherent professional and specialised expertise in different areas for capacity building of various stakeholders and providing solutions for addressing some of the identified interventions for the development of Agriculture and its export enhancement in consonance with the objectives set under Agri Export Policy  announced by Government of India in 2018.
APEDA has been engaged with State Governments for the implementation of AEP. The States of Maharashtra, U.P., Kerala, Nagaland, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Punjab, Karnataka, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Manipur, Sikkim, Uttarakhand and M.P. have finalized the State specific Action Plan for exports while the action plans of other States are at different stages of finalization.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Dr Harsh Vardhan inaugurates a Series of Blood Donation Camps at 13 Different Locations in Chandigarh, Punjab, Haryana & Himachal Pradesh
Country is now Better Prepared Mentally & Physically with More Experience to Beat the Pandemic as Compared to 2020: Dr. Harsh Vardhan
The Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Harsh Vardhan today inaugurated a series of blood donation camps at 13 different locations in Chandigarh, Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh through a webinarin the presence of Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Shri Anurag Thakur.
The blood donation camps are being organised by the Competent Foundation with the help of various associations, NGOs and blood banksin wake of fulfilling the blood requisition due to Covid pandemic.
Addressing the webinar, the Union Health Minister appreciated the efforts of the foundation to organize blood donation campswith more strength and expansion for fulfilling the blood requirement due to Covid pandemic. He said that giving blood has many benefits for the donor personally while also being a big help for the entire humanity. Calling more people to the noble cause, Dr. Harsh Vardhan exhorted masses to atleast donate blood once a year on their birthdays as it is a big help for humanity. He said that in his opinion, donating blood is even more pious than visiting revered holy places.
The Union Minister said that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had launched the largest vaccination drive in the world in January, 2021 which is now being accelerated further as the vaccination of young people is about to begin from 1st May.He also said that in 2021, the country is better prepared mentally and physically with more experience to beat the pandemic as compared to 2020. He appreciated the fact that this blood donation camp has been set up following all COVID protocols, guidelines and SOPs. He said that the blood donation drive is being done before vaccination of youth which is commendable as after being vaccinated it is advisable to not donate blood for 2 months.
The President of Competent Foundation, Shri Sanjay Tandon said that this year the Foundation decided to organize blood donation camps beyond Chandigarh tricityin 13 different locations across the regionwith more strength in the wake of fulfilling the blood requirement during theCovid pandemic. He appealed that in the middle of Corona epidemic, blood donation has become more important because in the midst of deepening crisis, the supply of blood has become extremely difficult. Hence, he called upon the people, especially the youth, to be a part of this noble cause.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President to visit Assam and Manipur on 3rd May
VP to attend 21st Convocation Ceremony of Dibrugarh University as Chief Guest
VP to interact with students and faculty of Dhanamanjuri University, Imphal
Vice President to engage in interaction programme with faculty and scientists at Manipur University
(The Vice President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, will visit Assam and Manipur on a one-day tour on May 03, 2023.
Vice President in Assam
In the forenoon, the Vice President will be visiting Dibrugarh, Assam. He will grace the 21st Convocation Ceremony of the Dibrugarh University as its Chief Guest, and deliver the convocation address.
Shri Gulab Chand Kataria, Governor of Assam, Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, Chief Minister of Assam, Shri Rameswar Teli, Union Minister of State for Petroleum & Natural Gas and Labour & Employment, and Dr. Ranoj Pegu, Minister of Education, Government of Assam will also grace the occasion.
Vice President in Manipur
In the afternoon, the Vice President will visit Dhanamanjuri University in Imphal, Manipur. Here, he will engage in an interaction programme with the students and faculty of the university. This session will provide an opportunity for valuable discussions and exchange of ideas by young minds.
In the last leg of the tour, Shri Dhankhar will visit Manipur University in Imphal, where he will participate in an Interaction Programme with the Faculties/Scientists from various Central Institutions across the country.
Ms. Anusuiya Uikey, Governor of Manipur, Shri N. Biren Singh, Chief Minister of Manipur and Dr. Rajkumar Ranjan Singh, Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Education will attend both the events. Shri Th. Basanta Singh, Education Minister, Government of Manipur will also be present at the programme in Dhanamanjuri University.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles loss of lives due to an accident in cold storage in Chandausi, UP
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the loss of lives due to an accident in the cold storage in Chandausi, Uttar Pradesh.
The Prime Minister's office tweeted;
"The accident in the cold storage in Chandausi, Uttar Pradesh is tragic. My condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. The local administration under the supervision of the state government is making all possible efforts for relief and rescue. I wish speedy recovery to all the injured. I do: PM"